Latest News from the Kawartha Lakes Weekly

Police investigate hate symbol left near Alexandra Public School
On Aug. 25, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service investigated reports of an act of mischief that was being circulated on… Continue reading “Police investigate hate symbol left near Alexandra Public School”

Other motorists assist police in locating impaired driver
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a possible impaired… Continue reading “Other motorists assist police in locating impaired driver”

Mosquito traps in Lindsay tested positive for West Nile virus
Lakelands Public Health is advising residents that ongoing mosquito surveillance across the region has identified evidence of West Nile virus… Continue reading “Mosquito traps in Lindsay tested positive for West Nile virus”

Oakwood shop owner runs in Ward 4, pledging accessible leadership and local improvements
Guru Bhat is the owner of Oakwood Groceries, and after hearing about the issues his customers want addressed in the… Continue reading “Oakwood shop owner runs in Ward 4, pledging accessible leadership and local improvements”

What the Canada-U.S. tariff war means for Kawartha Lakes
For Kawartha Lakes, the biggest risks may show up in manufacturing orders, farm equipment costs, business investment and eventually household prices
Analysis Canada and the United States failed to reach a trade agreement Friday night, triggering new 50 per cent U.S…. Continue reading “What the Canada-U.S. tariff war means for Kawartha Lakes”

Nurses face potentially higher patient loads during ‘surge’ times under leaked Ross Memorial memo
Hospital says it is committed to ‘safe, high-quality care’
A leaked memo from an anonymous nurse at Ross Memorial Hospital seems to show the hospital’s willingness to add two… Continue reading “Nurses face potentially higher patient loads during ‘surge’ times under leaked Ross Memorial memo”

Ward 2 candidate campaigns on disability inclusion, lowering property taxes, and road fixes
Karina Gaudier says she wants to see a “big change” in Ward 2 and at city council – and she… Continue reading “Ward 2 candidate campaigns on disability inclusion, lowering property taxes, and road fixes”
